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Title: Martins Minions
Post by: msea on May 28, 2015, 07:13:11 PM
Well at Scale Model World ( that wonderful place that can empty a wallet quicker than a wife can empty it ) I got 3 resin models of minions from the Despicable Me films dressed as different actors from other films. One is Judge Dredd one is R2D2 from Star Wars and the best is Arne as the Terminator.
Having never done a resin kit before I shall practtis proctice pracctisse try one first before going onto the kit of the minion as terminator.

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Kiteman on May 29, 2015, 06:26:41 AM
Different, not so much a kit as practice in painting, or am I missing something.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on May 29, 2015, 07:55:53 AM
Thinking back to what goes on in your mind I am starting to worry.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: msea on May 29, 2015, 08:38:04 AM
I said my mind was a very very very strange place - now do you believe me !!!!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Wizzel on May 29, 2015, 09:29:41 AM
I really can't abide those dungaree clad Weetabix, so please forgive me if I don't contribute any more to this thread.  Good luck with them anyway.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: msea on June 21, 2015, 04:25:12 PM
Just to keep Wizzel happy - the minion Judge Dredd is put together. I think I shall call him DAVE.
Also at test the photos are marked IATL what does that stand for ????

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on June 21, 2015, 06:57:55 PM


I AM TOTALLY LOST?

Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on June 21, 2015, 07:08:50 PM
I am a total loser?
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on June 21, 2015, 08:21:10 PM
What about,

'I AM TALL LOOKING' just like Haddock..........

Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: msea on June 21, 2015, 09:19:30 PM
It's from the film Judge Dredd  its one of Sylvester  Stallones catch phrases "I am the law" usually said just before he does something nasty to somebody. At least he can speak in this film unlike his mumbling in the Rocky films.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: msea on June 22, 2015, 02:57:14 PM
First bit of paint on Dave the minion. Next question what colour are Wizzels eyes (that's when they are not bloodshot. )
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: msea on June 22, 2015, 04:34:43 PM
I need the colour !!!

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on June 22, 2015, 05:45:42 PM
Dredd-full.
The jokes get worse.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: msea on June 22, 2015, 06:58:09 PM
I see we are Dredd-g'ing up the bottom of the joke barrel.
But at least with taking photos its very easy to spot mistakes like the yellow on the uniform neck and the spot of gold on the finger - I seem to go mistake blind when just looking at the model.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: msea on June 22, 2015, 08:03:43 PM
Well just put the next one together - bet you didn't know R2D2 name was DAVE ???

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on June 23, 2015, 07:31:32 AM
Surely it was Kenny Baker?
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: msea on June 23, 2015, 09:26:20 AM
You are correct I got the name wrong -- its not Dave that was the Judge Dredd model this is DAVE 2
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: msea on June 23, 2015, 03:13:03 PM
For a special treat "she who must be obeyed" has got me a new t-shirt for next club meeting - it should put a smile on Zaks face at least.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: msea on June 24, 2015, 08:36:11 PM
Well nobody has told me the colour of Wizzels eyes and I must admit I don't tend to  looked at them myself - so brown they will have to be.

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on June 25, 2015, 07:21:42 AM
Well nobody has told me the colour of Wizzels eyes and I must admit I don't tend to  looked at them myself - so brown they will have to be.
Blood shot red I would think.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 04, 2015, 09:21:21 AM
Well as Big Arnie would say "I am back" - bet you didn't know I was away ?
A short holiday and than i decided to make a new computer table and modelling bench. All was well untill I put the computer back together and then a complete crash on loading up - lost the operating software and everything ( **^^%£""!! ) and the rest of the words i said at the time !!!
Now back running again ( thanks Andy for your help ) --- so back to modelling on the new bench that has NO CUTS - PAINT MARKS - GLUE MARKS.
Just to keep Wizzel happy am finishing the Judge Dredd Minion. at the moment he is matt varnished and when dry will gloss the helmet,boots,gloves,belt and eyes.

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 04, 2015, 09:28:21 AM
Well well well I am a NEWBIE again - that was quick and painless !!!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 04, 2015, 03:25:15 PM
A coat 2 gloss varnish on the helmet,gloves,belt,boots and eyes and a base fitted -- now to upset Wizzel when he gets to see it --HO HO HO HO

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on July 04, 2015, 03:49:22 PM
Oh Msea, very nice, but naughty picking on poor Wizzel.

Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 04, 2015, 06:14:50 PM
If I pick on Wizzel I will be leaving you alone - or should I get the photo of the mankini clad Kevin out ?????
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: OLVAR on July 05, 2015, 03:27:52 PM
COOL!!!!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on July 05, 2015, 07:17:17 PM
Martin,

I surrender!

Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 05, 2015, 08:22:25 PM
I accept your surrender - the photo will not be shown (unless somebody offers a good price !!!)
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Kiteman on July 06, 2015, 11:05:18 AM
I have a picture of Wizzel in a mankini if anyone is interested!!!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 06, 2015, 02:34:17 PM
I will pay 2washers, one button and a bit of fluff -- is that enough ????
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on July 06, 2015, 04:24:49 PM
Far too much!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Wizzel on July 09, 2015, 12:35:32 PM
Having just caught up on this after last night, I see I've missed a lot of fun  :)  And that's what I love as much as the modelling advice, we really are such a fun bunch of folk who all get along well and can josh with the best of them.  Grey/blue would have done for the eyes in the end.  Nice twist on the minions though, making different themed characters and nice paint work too Martin.  As ever, I was that busy at the meeting to do anything else but quickly snap the models for the newsletter and didn't get chance to actually admire them!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 12, 2015, 05:24:08 PM
Well R2D2 Minion has now got his first bit of colour on - now for the eye (only one this time so I might not get them crossed. )

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 12, 2015, 08:05:53 PM
More paint on his head.

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Wizzel on July 13, 2015, 11:23:37 AM
Is there a Dalek minion?
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 13, 2015, 11:41:15 AM
Yes - just look on the Retrokits website, under si-fi. See you do love the minions !!!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Wizzel on July 13, 2015, 02:14:04 PM
I'm coming round!  And it's your fault.  They are a bit different I admit so I might give them a go.  Cheers for the recommendation  :)
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 21, 2015, 03:13:04 PM
The next one is put together - its "IBB" - thats so easy that I will not even bother to ask the question --  its " I'll be back " you can add the silly accent yourself.

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 22, 2015, 08:37:26 AM
Well all primed and ready to go - the detail on the damaged head is great (it will not take me long to make a total mess of this detail with a good dolop of paint. )

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Haddock on July 22, 2015, 09:02:37 AM
You could get hooked on these things.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on July 22, 2015, 11:51:28 AM
I think he already is!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 22, 2015, 04:42:50 PM
They are just a side line - ships are my true love !!!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on July 23, 2015, 07:48:19 AM
They are just a side line - ships are my true love !!!
Careful martin, she who must be obeyed may hear about this!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on July 23, 2015, 08:21:27 AM
I wonder who will sprag on me - i think I know !!!!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on August 03, 2015, 02:20:12 PM
Well first dollops of paint on the head to cover up all the wonderful detail. Using Humbrol for the metal plates and eyeball ( think they are a finer grind than the Vallejo - but you have to wait so long for them to dry ) now back on with the ships !!!

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Kiteman on August 03, 2015, 03:44:37 PM
looking very damaged!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on August 03, 2015, 04:28:22 PM
Is that me or the minion ?????
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Kiteman on August 04, 2015, 07:00:26 AM
could be both ;D
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on August 04, 2015, 02:00:03 PM
Well the eye ball and camera lens now painted on the face. Next for the clothing and gun. Then the smoke and dirt damage to the face ( so Kiteman the damaged one is the minion )

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on August 04, 2015, 02:27:57 PM
Gruesome.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on August 04, 2015, 08:31:30 PM
Yet again - GRUESOME - me or the minion ???
Some more photos with the uniform starting to take shape. The last photo has even got him shooting  his gun (well not really its just a reflection on a glass jar behind him - as they say the best things happen by accident )

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on August 04, 2015, 08:34:43 PM
These little guys are just like you Msea................................

Intriguing..........................but loveable x

Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on August 05, 2015, 08:28:45 AM
I have been called a lot of things in the past (especially when I was at sea ) but never that !!!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Kiteman on August 05, 2015, 09:38:19 AM
I don`t think that he means you!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on August 24, 2015, 06:59:22 PM
Just to keep Kiteman thinking - its in the minions folder, so what is it.
Yes it is wood but not a base for another model ?????
If I can get it working it should drive Wizzle up the wall at our show - ho ho ho ho.

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on August 24, 2015, 07:03:21 PM
Is it gonna be a hair remover for Wizzels legs, so well displayed at the club barbeque on Saturday?

Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on August 24, 2015, 08:12:37 PM
Good try Kev but not correct.  Another photo with more bits added.

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on August 29, 2015, 11:17:14 AM
Finished - so a Minion in prison. As you can see from the second photo it has extra bars fitted, so the minion can't escape and annoy Wizzle at the show.

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Kiteman on August 29, 2015, 06:03:46 PM
Only just caught up with this one......nice one Cyril.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on September 02, 2015, 11:07:07 AM
3 minions finished and ready to go to the show - a big day for them, but I hope the minion in prison doesn't escape and annnoy Wizzle ( thats a lie realy I hope they give him a hard time )

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Kiteman on September 02, 2015, 03:59:25 PM
Is this now the end of the Minions Saga?
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on September 02, 2015, 09:31:48 PM
I don't think so, remember 'Terminator' they'll be back..........................

Either that, or we'll paint Msea bright yellow, give him some thick rimmed glasses, some dungaree's and hey presto a life size 'Minion'

He'll be one of my minions this weekend............................

Bigkev (Gru)
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on September 03, 2015, 05:38:38 AM
If he is bright yellow, he may become an IPMS minion?
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Kiteman on September 03, 2015, 09:02:23 AM
...and he will need a haircut like mine, thus polish can be applied on top!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on September 03, 2015, 12:42:44 PM
The minions are all finished with !!!!!
Untill SMW when I feel some more will FORCE me to take them home with me.  Like  they say  in most horrror films ----   "LOOK OUT FOR THE NEXT BATCH"
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on November 14, 2015, 02:32:39 PM
The "next batch" is ready - again at Telford they MADE me take them home. Still on hold till I finish a couple of models on the go at the moment BUT SOON !!!!!

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Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Kiteman on November 16, 2015, 03:38:01 PM
....and I thought that we had seen the last of them!!!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on October 11, 2017, 02:07:34 PM
The return of the monster - ( NO NOT ME ) the minions are back.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on October 11, 2017, 02:58:45 PM
I'm off to my 'Minion Proof Bunker' .................Now!
Martin's been let loose again.
Be worried, VERY worried...........

Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Kiteman on October 12, 2017, 10:39:24 AM
Aaaaaagghhhh! Run away!!!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on October 14, 2017, 11:44:10 AM
I'm off to my 'Minion Proof Bunker' .................Now!
Martin's been let loose again.
Be worried, VERY worried...........

Bigkev

I don't think ANY bunker is minion proof, sorry Kev but they WILL get you.
A start made on some colour
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on October 14, 2017, 08:28:26 PM
That first one looks very like you....................

Any genetic connection..............................?

Bigkev

PS. My Bunker has been reinforced, not once but several times...................................just to save me from Minion Madness!!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on October 15, 2017, 09:42:59 AM
I shall now call him "Martin Minion" -- and he can get inside ANY bunker, reinforced or not.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Kiteman on October 15, 2017, 06:54:27 PM
If you were to build them in a samller scale would they be miniminions?
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on October 16, 2017, 07:49:10 AM
If you were to build them in a samller scale would they be miniminions?

If I made them full size they would be maximinions - then Kevin would have BIG problems.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Kiteman on October 16, 2017, 08:28:36 PM
Just how big is a "real" minion?
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: bridlufc on October 16, 2017, 08:55:44 PM
I imagine a full size minion would be a manion? 

Bridlufc
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on October 20, 2017, 04:31:14 PM
A little more work done on the minions
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on October 25, 2017, 11:29:57 AM
Just how big is a "real" minion?

Well Kiteman another serious thought provoking question --- looking at the film if Gru is 6 feet tall that would make an average minion about 2 to 2 1/2 feet tall.
Now that is sorted out shall we consider "world peace" -- "religion" -- "how can the England footy team improve" -- or "how old is Zak" -- and other such topics or shall we just get back to making models ????????
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on October 25, 2017, 07:29:06 PM
Hi Msea,
Yes, lets get back to some good old kit-bashing.....................
Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on October 26, 2017, 08:43:09 AM
Hi Msea,
Yes, lets get back to some good old kit-bashing.....................
Bigkev
Zak is feeling old at the moment - jet lag I suspect.
Nice to be back.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on October 26, 2017, 07:35:51 PM
And....................

Very nice to have you back, with your chums.
Though you may disagree with the banter you may get in your absence........................
Bigkev

PS. Looking forward to Telford
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on October 27, 2017, 09:21:11 AM
So am I, talk at the next meeting if Neil allows it.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on November 07, 2017, 11:37:58 AM
A little more work done on the minions.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on November 07, 2017, 07:48:39 PM
Think we might look like some of these after Telford..............Ha, ha, ha.
Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on January 14, 2018, 08:45:51 PM
Can you think what I am doing next ???????????????
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: bridlufc on January 14, 2018, 10:36:58 PM
Something from Dr Gru?

Bridlufc
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on January 15, 2018, 08:36:57 AM
How about a dalek in a flowery shirt -- or would that look like an explosion in a paint factory ?????
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: bridlufc on January 15, 2018, 11:03:15 AM
Now why didn't I think of that??
Bridlufc
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on January 15, 2018, 12:32:23 PM
As you all know minions NEVER go round without at least one friend - now this one reminds me of somebody but the name has slipped my mind at the moment - any ideas from you lot ??????
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on January 15, 2018, 05:25:28 PM
Doesn't he normally have a appropriately worded Mug in his hand??
Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: bridlufc on January 15, 2018, 06:32:52 PM
Could it be our illustrious chairperson by any chance?

Bridlufc
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on January 15, 2018, 07:34:06 PM
Some more work done - and I get myself into enough trouble, so I am NOT SAYING who I think the first photo looks like.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: bridlufc on January 15, 2018, 08:38:49 PM
Bring on the shirt then!!

Bridlufc
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Haddock on January 16, 2018, 08:13:27 AM
As you all know minions NEVER go round without at least one friend - now this one reminds me of somebody but the name has slipped my mind at the moment - any ideas from you lot ??????
He's wearing glasses, not much hair and has a "grumpy" look about him.
Haddock.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on January 16, 2018, 09:54:29 AM
As you all know minions NEVER go round without at least one friend - now this one reminds me of somebody but the name has slipped my mind at the moment - any ideas from you lot ??????
He's wearing glasses, not much hair and has a "grumpy" look about him.
Haddock.
Be very, very careful - and please don't offend me anymore, I am after all a sensitive soul.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on January 16, 2018, 04:42:20 PM
Aaaaaw Bless,
I'll be your friend, against those naughty individuals................................I still would like a lift to Bolton!!
Remember that all those cheeky comments really mean you are actually held in high respect by your fellow Minions.
Cheers,
Bigkev
 
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on January 19, 2018, 04:18:19 PM
As you have seen the Minions always go round in three's so this is the third of the triumvirate.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on January 20, 2018, 02:54:14 PM
Some more work done on the minions.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on January 21, 2018, 08:30:05 AM
Looks like a club meeting.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on January 21, 2018, 11:15:03 AM
Looks like a club meeting.

They are much to good looking to be a club meeting !!!!! ?????? !!!!!!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on January 21, 2018, 03:11:36 PM
Have just remembered at our last show got this minion from Little Cars cheap, because his legs broken.
Have now fixed his legs and drilled out his eye -- now because he is a "steam punk minion" should I call him Dave or Zak ?
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on January 21, 2018, 04:14:23 PM
Decided that the radio on his back will be used to keep tabs on the £1 subs in the box and IF HE IS SHORT OF SOMEBODY'S £1. The strange bit in the second photo is an ariel for his radio so he can keep tabs on people even if he is NOT in the room.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: bridlufc on January 21, 2018, 05:04:55 PM
Somebodies mind boggles but I'm not sure whos'

Bridlufc
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on January 22, 2018, 07:30:19 AM
Decided that the radio on his back will be used to keep tabs on the £1 subs in the box and IF HE IS SHORT OF SOMEBODY'S £1. The strange bit in the second photo is an ariel for his radio so he can keep tabs on people even if he is NOT in the room.
Boggle off Martin!
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on January 28, 2018, 03:01:51 PM
Some more work done on the 2 minions.
Maybe I should call the "steam punk" one  BOGGLE OFF not Dave or Zak ?????
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on February 03, 2018, 07:14:42 PM
Hi Msea ( My Favourite Martian),

You love to live life on the edge don't you.............
'BOGGLE OFF' indeed.
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on February 06, 2018, 03:13:09 PM
Now everybody will have to pay the £1 for subs as Zak is now fully armed.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on February 06, 2018, 09:10:01 PM
Can I pay for twelve months in advance.............
He looks terrifying, and it will give me 12 months of peace of mind.
What next from the Martin Frankenstein Lab?
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on March 10, 2018, 02:41:49 PM
Storming-minion now has his transfer on his helmet.
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: MSea on March 12, 2018, 03:48:06 PM
All three now on the base -- when dry will mat varnish them and give the base another coat of black.
NOW have I got any more in the stash ?????????
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: Bigkev on March 12, 2018, 04:58:01 PM
Oh I think so............
Martins Minion's Box is like the Tardis............
Just when you think nothing more can be in there...................
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Martins Minions
Post by: zak on March 12, 2018, 05:50:41 PM
They need B&WSMC badges now.